Festive Fun with Felt - Limited SaratogaREADS! Edition Octopus

Enjoy a creative take-and-make octopus craft in celebration of SaratogaREADS! 2026 and the nonfiction community read, The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery! Dive into the wonder of ocean life as you create your own octopus-themed project inspired by this fascinating a......More

Enjoy a creative take-and-make octopus craft in celebration of SaratogaREADS! 2026 and the nonfiction community read, The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery! Dive into the wonder of ocean life as you create your own octopus-themed project inspired by this fascinating and thoughtful book.Each kit includes all the materials and directions needed to complete the craft. Pick up your free craft kit at the Libraryâs Information Desk while supplies last. One kit per visit, please. No registration requiredâjust drop by and get crafty! đThis program is inspired by our 2026 SaratogaREADS! selection, Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montogmery.

Baby Sensory Story Time In-Person

Baby Sensory Story Time is an early literacy program including a short baby bounce style story time followed by play with sensory toys and activities. Ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Registration is not required for this program, but space is limited based on room ca......More

Baby Sensory Story Time is an early literacy program including a short baby bounce style story time followed by play with sensory toys and activities. Ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Registration is not required for this program, but space is limited based on room capacity.

Crawshaw Story Room

Escape Room: Downtime for Adults In-Person

Adults of all abilities are welcome in the Teen Room only during our specially scheduled time. Enjoy gaming, board games, puzzles, coloring, and the sensory cart, and relax socially with other adults. No minors will be in the space during the adults-only hours. No regis......More

Adults of all abilities are welcome in the Teen Room only during our specially scheduled time. Enjoy gaming, board games, puzzles, coloring, and the sensory cart, and relax socially with other adults. No minors will be in the space during the adults-only hours. No registration required.

Teen Room

Toddler Story Time In-Person

Toddler Story Time is an early literacy program that includes highly interactive books, songs, and activities to foster emerging language skills. This program is for children ages 18-36 months with a caregiver. No registration required.

Crawshaw Story Room

Handcraft Meet Up Online

Join our informal online knitting and handcrafting meet-up. This online gathering is a perfect opportunity to knit, crochet, embroider, or do other handwork while chatting with others who are working on their own projects. There will be no instruction, but we welcome th......More

Join our informal online knitting and handcrafting meet-up. This online gathering is a perfect opportunity to knit, crochet, embroider, or do other handwork while chatting with others who are working on their own projects. There will be no instruction, but we welcome the opportunity to show and share our creations and help each other. New members welcome. Please register online.

Planning Ahead: Hospice Care & Peace of Mind In-Person

Hospice offers compassionate services to support individuals and families during lifeâs most challenging moments. Join Saint Peterâs Health Partners to learn about hospice care and the importance of advance care planning. Discover why making your wishes knownâbefore a c......More

Hospice offers compassionate services to support individuals and families during lifeâs most challenging moments. Join Saint Peterâs Health Partners to learn about hospice care and the importance of advance care planning. Discover why making your wishes knownâbefore a crisisâcan bring clarity, comfort, and peace of mind. Itâs never too early to start planning for the future. Take the first step today for reassurance tomorrow. Please register online.

Dutcher Community Room

Music and Movement In-Person

Music and movement is a high-energy program incorporating movement, songs, and dancing. With the help of their caregivers, children will practice listening and following directions and work on their fine and gross motor skills. Many songs introduce concepts like directi......More

Music and movement is a high-energy program incorporating movement, songs, and dancing. With the help of their caregivers, children will practice listening and following directions and work on their fine and gross motor skills. Many songs introduce concepts like directional words, patterns, and parts of the body. This program is for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not required for this program, but space is limited based on room capacity.

Dutcher Community Room

Bokwa Dance Moves In-Person

Join Omoye Cooper for Bokwa, a unique Dance Cardio fitness program that accommodates people of all ages and fitness levels. Participants dance structured movements based on letters and numbers and move to the sounds of popular music. No set choreography to learn. If you......More

Join Omoye Cooper for Bokwa, a unique Dance Cardio fitness program that accommodates people of all ages and fitness levels. Participants dance structured movements based on letters and numbers and move to the sounds of popular music. No set choreography to learn. If you love to dance (like nobody's watching), you will love Bokwa. If you can walk, you can do Bokwa. Get fit and have fun! Everybody can do Bokwa! Please register online or call 518-584-7860, option 4 or 5.

Dutcher Community Room

Webinar Wednesday: Using Word's Page Breaks, Tabs & Sections for Polished Documents

Stop fighting Microsoft Word and start controlling it. This practical webinar explains page breaks, tabs, sections, and headers in plain language, so your documents behave properly. Learn how MS Word really works, avoid common formatting traps, and create clean, profess......More

Stop fighting Microsoft Word and start controlling it. This practical webinar explains page breaks, tabs, sections, and headers in plain language, so your documents behave properly. Learn how MS Word really works, avoid common formatting traps, and create clean, professional files that print, share, and convert to PDF flawlessly.Please Register Online.

Women's Self Defense In-Person

This four week course is a multifaceted approach to personal safety that combines warm-up drills, physical techniques, mental preparedness, and proactive strategies to empower learners, to protect themselves and others from harm. It promotes the fundamental right to saf......More

This four week course is a multifaceted approach to personal safety that combines warm-up drills, physical techniques, mental preparedness, and proactive strategies to empower learners, to protect themselves and others from harm. It promotes the fundamental right to safety and security while fostering a sense of empowerment and autonomy in navigating the complexities of the modern world. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Bring a bottle of water. Please register online or by calling 518-584-7860 option 4 or 5.

Dutcher Community Room

Women's Self Defense In-Person

This four week course is a multifaceted approach to personal safety that combines warm-up drills, physical techniques, mental preparedness, and proactive strategies to empower learners, to protect themselves and others from harm. It promotes the fundamental right to saf......More

This four week course is a multifaceted approach to personal safety that combines warm-up drills, physical techniques, mental preparedness, and proactive strategies to empower learners, to protect themselves and others from harm. It promotes the fundamental right to safety and security while fostering a sense of empowerment and autonomy in navigating the complexities of the modern world. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Bring a bottle of water. Please register online or by calling 518-584-7860 option 4 or 5.

Dutcher Community Room

Women's Self Defense In-Person

This four week course is a multifaceted approach to personal safety that combines warm-up drills, physical techniques, mental preparedness, and proactive strategies to empower learners, to protect themselves and others from harm. It promotes the fundamental right to saf......More

This four week course is a multifaceted approach to personal safety that combines warm-up drills, physical techniques, mental preparedness, and proactive strategies to empower learners, to protect themselves and others from harm. It promotes the fundamental right to safety and security while fostering a sense of empowerment and autonomy in navigating the complexities of the modern world. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Bring a bottle of water. Please register online or by calling 518-584-7860 option 4 or 5.

Dutcher Community Room

Women's Self Defense In-Person

This four week course is a multifaceted approach to personal safety that combines warm-up drills, physical techniques, mental preparedness, and proactive strategies to empower learners, to protect themselves and others from harm. It promotes the fundamental right to saf......More

This four week course is a multifaceted approach to personal safety that combines warm-up drills, physical techniques, mental preparedness, and proactive strategies to empower learners, to protect themselves and others from harm. It promotes the fundamental right to safety and security while fostering a sense of empowerment and autonomy in navigating the complexities of the modern world. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Bring a bottle of water. Please register online or by calling 518-584-7860 option 4 or 5.

Dutcher Community Room

Adirondack Fish and Piscivorous Birds In-Person

Biologist Lisa Holst will offer a brief history of the fish communities of the Adirondacks, including the history of degradation that shaped the Adirondack Park Preserve. The program will briefly touch on effects of acid rain and invasive species affecting fish habitat,......More

Biologist Lisa Holst will offer a brief history of the fish communities of the Adirondacks, including the history of degradation that shaped the Adirondack Park Preserve. The program will briefly touch on effects of acid rain and invasive species affecting fish habitat, as well as profile some of the lesser known native ADK fish species. The program will wrap up by discussing the ongoing restoration of endangered ADK fish species, how the recovery of certain bird species is affecting fish and fisheries, and how piscivorous birds are affected by environmental contamination.This program is inspired by the SaratogaREADS! 2026 selection, The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery. This program is co-sponsored by Southern Adirondack Audubon Society and Trout Unlimited Clearwater Chapter.

Dutcher Community Room

Baby Music In-Person

Baby Music is a musical play program for ages 0-18 months with a caregiver, incorporating lap bounces, shakers, scarves, and more. Sessions include 20 minutes of directed activity and 10 minutes of free play. Registration is not required, but space is limited based on r......More

Baby Music is a musical play program for ages 0-18 months with a caregiver, incorporating lap bounces, shakers, scarves, and more. Sessions include 20 minutes of directed activity and 10 minutes of free play. Registration is not required, but space is limited based on room capacity.

Crawshaw Story Room

Toddler Story Time In-Person

Toddler Story Time is an early literacy program for children ages 18-36 months with a caregiver. It includes highly interactive books, songs and activities to foster emerging language skills. Registration is not required, but space is limited based on room capacity.

Crawshaw Story Room

Bagels and Barks In-Person

What could be better than Bagels and Barks! Stop in for a bite to eat and meet and greet with several therapy dogs and their owners. Local chapter-certified therapy dogs will be in attendance. Please leave your dogs at home. No registration required.

Dutcher Community Room

Repair CafĂŠ In-Person

Toss it? No way! Bring an item that needs repair and work with a Repair CafĂŠ coach to fix it.Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga. are excited to host our 16th Repair CafĂŠ at the library.We will have coaches available to help you fix your lamps, sm......More

Toss it? No way! Bring an item that needs repair and work with a Repair CafĂŠ coach to fix it.Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga. are excited to host our 16th Repair CafĂŠ at the library.We will have coaches available to help you fix your lamps, small appliances, computers, leather, jewelry, or sew/hem your favorite item of clothing or beloved stuffed animal. NEW in 2026: The Library's Archivist will teach you the essentials of caring for family collections, including preservation techniques, minor repairs, and rehousing solutions.For more information, please contact Jennifer Ferriss, 518-584-7860, ext. 242.

Dutcher Community Room

Escape Room: Downtime for Adults In-Person

Adults of all abilities are welcome in the Teen Room only during our specially scheduled time. Enjoy gaming, board games, puzzles, coloring, and the sensory cart, and relax socially with other adults. No minors will be in the space during the adults-only hours. No regis......More

Adults of all abilities are welcome in the Teen Room only during our specially scheduled time. Enjoy gaming, board games, puzzles, coloring, and the sensory cart, and relax socially with other adults. No minors will be in the space during the adults-only hours. No registration required.

Teen Room

Baby Sensory Story Time In-Person

Baby Sensory Story Time is an early literacy program including a short baby bounce style story time followed by play with sensory toys and activities. Ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Registration is not required for this program, but space is limited based on room ca......More

Baby Sensory Story Time is an early literacy program including a short baby bounce style story time followed by play with sensory toys and activities. Ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Registration is not required for this program, but space is limited based on room capacity.

Crawshaw Story Room

Toddler Story Time In-Person

Toddler Story Time is an early literacy program that includes highly interactive books, songs, and activities to foster emerging language skills. This program is for children ages 18-36 months with a caregiver. No registration required.

Crawshaw Story Room

Song Swap with Jeff Walton In-Person

Grab your favorite acoustic (or electric!) instrument, bring your love of music, and join us for an informal song swap led by local musician, Jeff Walton. Feel free to bring your own tunes to play and share. We have a full electric keyboard available for use. No registr......More

Grab your favorite acoustic (or electric!) instrument, bring your love of music, and join us for an informal song swap led by local musician, Jeff Walton. Feel free to bring your own tunes to play and share. We have a full electric keyboard available for use. No registration is required.

Dutcher Community Room

Handcraft Meet Up Online

Join our informal online knitting and handcrafting meet-up. This online gathering is a perfect opportunity to knit, crochet, embroider, or do other handwork while chatting with others who are working on their own projects. There will be no instruction, but we welcome th......More

Join our informal online knitting and handcrafting meet-up. This online gathering is a perfect opportunity to knit, crochet, embroider, or do other handwork while chatting with others who are working on their own projects. There will be no instruction, but we welcome the opportunity to show and share our creations and help each other. New members welcome. Please register online.

Blood on the Clocktower - A Social Deduction Game for Adults In-Person

Join us for a game or two of Blood on the Clocktower! "Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-to-twenty courageous players and one devious storyteller." Please register online.

Dutcher Community Room

Music and Movement In-Person

Music and movement is a high-energy program incorporating movement, songs, and dancing. With the help of their caregivers, children will practice listening and following directions and work on their fine and gross motor skills. Many songs introduce concepts like directi......More

Music and movement is a high-energy program incorporating movement, songs, and dancing. With the help of their caregivers, children will practice listening and following directions and work on their fine and gross motor skills. Many songs introduce concepts like directional words, patterns, and parts of the body. This program is for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not required for this program, but space is limited based on room capacity.

Dutcher Community Room